A short tube hop away and guests can find Word on the Water , a bookshop housed inside a 100-year-old Dutch barge . As well as selling quality second-hand and new books , Word on the Water also hosts poetry slams , readings and book launches , and offers live acoustic music on its roof stage .
Just over 15-minutes ’ tube ride away from Hampton by Hilton London City are the London Silver Vaults , a unique underground market located beneath Chancery Lane . Containing the largest selection of fine antique and contemporary silver for sale anywhere in the world , the market ’ s 25 specialist shops boast an array of silver and jewellery dating from the early 1600s to the present day .
Why not finish the day with a drink in The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town , a secret speakeasy ? Hidden in the basement of The Breakfast Club in Spitalfields , and only a 10-minute walk from the hotel , the bar is accessed through a Smeg fridge door and offers an eclectic food and cocktail menu alongside brooding vintage décor .
Hampton by Hilton London City , which is within a 15-minute walk of five tube stations , offers a variety of accommodation types , from spacious king rooms to 30 family-friendly rooms . Each room is decorated in fresh and calming neutral tones with bold textiles and modern touches . In-room amenities include HDTV , complimentary Wi-Fi , and tea and coffee making facilities . The contemporary on-site restaurant offers a free hot breakfast , including the Hampton by Hilton signature fresh breakfast waffles .
Stay from just £ 175 per room per night , with Hilton Honors Members receiving 17 % off the Best Available Rate *.
For more information , or to make a reservation , please visit : www . hilton . com / en / hotels / lonarhx-hampton-london-city / or call + 44 20 4512 9900 .
* Rate applies to Sunday stays . Discount off Best Available Rate . Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance .
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